🌱 Best Local Fire Pits + Mayor's Office Celebrates COS

Colorado Springs CO

29 December, 2021

5:07 PM

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Happy Thursday, Colorado Springs! Here are the most important things happening today in Colorado Springs. First, today's weather: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 48 Low: 36. Here are the top stories today in Colorado Springs: In partnership with local nonprofit Community Intersections, Colorado Springs Utilities helps the community save money and provides jobs. Their mission is to strip cables down to copper and recycle it, using the money they receive to offset other costs by contributing it to a general fund. This initiative typically makes $200,000-300,000 per year. (KRDO)If you flew into or out of the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) on Wednesday, you may have seen Mayor John Suthers and Director of Aviation, Greg Phillips. The two public figures were serving sparkling juice and fortune cookies to travelers in celebrations of the airport's accomplishments in 2021, including the addition of Southwest Airlines. (FOX21News.com)It's getting cold outside, and there's not much better than sipping a warm beverage next to a fireplace. La Baguette Bakery and Café is just one of many spots in the area where locals can sit by the comfort of a fire pit and warm up during this winter season. (Colorado Springs Independent) From our sponsor: Hey Colorado Springs, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Colorado Springs: Electric Safari At CMZoo (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Colorado State University graduate Hailey Frederiksen was named Miss Rodeo America 2022 👑 During her reign as the official representative of the Professional Cowboy Association, Hailey will travel around 150,000 miles on tour. (Instagram) The Colorado Springs Police Department is accepting applications opening soon. Learn how you can join at coloradosprings.gov/cspdrecruiting. (Facebook) 🥠 On Wednesday, the Colorado Springs Mayor's Office celebrated a record-breaking year for COS by greeting travelers with sparkling juice and fortune cookies. ✈️ (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Add your event Loving the Colorado Springs Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update! — Erica Zenn About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.